Silver-gilt kiddush cup set within revolving Agam serigraph (“Agamograph”) contained in lucite cylinder.
Auction 91 |
Thursday, November 12th,
2020 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts Featuring an Extensive Collection of Rabbinic Autograph Letters.
Lot 219
YAACOV AGAM REVOLVING SABBATH GOBLET.
Silver-gilt kiddush cup set within revolving Agam serigraph (“Agamograph”) contained in lucite cylinder.
c. 1990
Est: $800 - $1,200
PRICE REALIZED $950
Agam's Hebrew calligraphy imprinted on top of the cylinder as a mirror image of the blessing over the wine; the letters of wehich are reflected onto the golden rim of the cup. One of 1800, numbered and signed by the artist. 5.9 x 3.1 x 3.1 inches (15 x 8 x 8 cm). A Star-of-David appears when the cup is spun.